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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-04

Tnr Philadelphia Amo-ioan asserts that
10000 houses are under contract for cree
iion in that city during this season. which
il consider pretty wen for a city which
already contains tWice a. many a. any
other on the continent
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-04

All the right title interest and claim at.aau-
cey J. Btuer of, Ia and 20 the following I...-...
ed real estate viz The one-eIghIl iutere.r p "a
certain tract of land situate Iu Somerset township
Somerset county. Pa. adjoining lands uf solomon
Baker, Harry Baker, Abraham Baker VIM Bow
man and George SAVIOR. containing d. acres hlg-
ing thereon erected % log dwelling house fran.
barn and other outbuiidiug. with the auUrr.-.
uuuce~
Taken in execution at the suit of Mary V U4,
tiger.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-04

All the right title. interest and claim 1L John
~keily, Of ia and To the following described real
estate, viz A tract of land situate iu Aie.hal,
township, Somerset county. Pa. containing -
acres aud - perche>, strict measure adjoining
lands Of George F0uSt. Maria Sarver Geo raHl
ner and others with a two-sI0ry plank Igu,. -a.
a stable thereon erected.
Taken in execution a, the properly ot John
>kelly, az the suit of VI. g. Miller- ldmiu.yufor
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-04

All the right title, interest and eiaim Of '.'.-
Nicudemus, Of in and Ia q certain iraai ". -i...
situate in lcnner Township. Somerset tl1hit. r.
adjoining lands Of H. :. Picking. bltri. i.a
worth Isaac Ankeny and William BALDWIN. q.
tanning 90 acres, with "a tEa-stoy frame aN'..--
house, log barn and other outbuldin-, .lr.'.
erected, with the appurteuance>.
Taken in execution a- the property o.. ''-
Nicodcnu-. ~ the suit Of samuel HuU-er, ,'F '.'
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-04
FRIDAY. MAY 13, 1887


~ - t'f' a 'i-
All the right. title, iutere>, and claim of I....
than Leyii-. of. iu and tp tae following la..-. ID
real estate. VIZ certain tract Ut land -.rH.r. I'D.
southampton Township. -'mrr--I r1lur b.
adjoining iaul- of Jacob ~chruyer l-.r- ua#4.
ItytE- hr.r-. Valentine limerick and .t.a-.
containing ln acre~ more OF l-~-. having thereon
outhuildings. with the appureuanry~
Taken in execution az the suit OF Isras. Emr.
Ick~ USE
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-04

Tn General Appropriation bill report
ed 10 the House last week appropriates
~ 2500O0 for the year lsS7, and s2,''o'ooV
Tor the wear 50. the difference being uie
expense Of the Legislature ioT the pres
emf wear
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-04
ne somerset Hera'


"WEDNESDAY last being the anniversary
II the birthday of General Grant II Wa
celebrated by banquets and Address
in many of the principal cities OF the
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-04
Cholera in Mexico.

NoGsLEs ARrz., April 30.-The cholera is
raging at Mazatian, Mexico, and has also bro
ken out at Guaymas. People are leaving the
infected districts in large numbers.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-04
SHERIFF-S SALE.

by virtue of ,uudry writ, Of F Pa o., r.
and Neud EN issued on uf the C0urtuf t.I..-.-
Pleas uf somerset county Pa. N.I -l.....
uugl. pf-- ou
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-04

The Senate proposes TO amend the
High License bill that has passed the
House, 50 as 10 make it the duty OF the
Courts in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh TO
supervise the granting of licenses the
same as in the counties Of the State
While the senate has it, hand in, it
should define statutory discretion gov
erning courts. A. il now Is, the discre-
ton Of the courts IN this Commonwealth
ranges between an unrestrained grant Of
licenses and uJ.as prohibition Justice
and equity should be- dealt out with an
even hand throughout the confines of the
State. and not filtered through the mar
row or biaSel preiudices, or the loose worn
moral yicv of score OF two Of Judges
The law should be- fixed, certain and inn
movable. not an uncertain shifting jun
ble of individual opinions, varying with
locality and public sentiment, a mock and
a scorn, instead of terror 10 evil doers.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-04
Big Loss OF Lumber.

CHARLESTON. W. Va, May Ia food in
Poca river has caused a loss Of 100000 to
the lumber interest Millions of feet o, ties
logs, slaves, etc, have been swept away.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-04

Tgr Democrats Of the little state oi
Dalawara still want little whislsey Ia
,heir'n.r and accordingly the proposed
High Iicenss law ha- i'een defeated IN
the senate
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-04

We are almost every day running
against the old familiar announcements,
that some one or other Railroad magnate
with distinguished party Of ladies and
gentlemen in. a special car have arrived
etc. We feel Just a little curious To know
by what authority. or under what inter
prerltion Of the Interstate Commerce
law these biz guns in railroad circles, are
permitted 10 extend free passage TO their
special friends II viii hardly be alleged
that their wives and daughters. their
cousins and their aunts, and their dear
personal friends are employee Of the
roads. and yet under their own interpre-
tation of the law, none other are entitled
to free transportation. Has the Commis-
sion suspended this clause Of the Law as
well a. the long and short haul section
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-04
Iron Works closed by the New Rail-
road Law

READING, Pa, April SQ.-'The plate mill de-
partment ofthe Keystone Iron works. ofthi.
city, closed this evening for an indefinite pc
riod, throwing large number of hands ont
of employment. The increased freight rates
il is alleged, caused this notion To- be taken
Other industrial establishments. that have
been crippled by the operations of the inter
state commerce law, will close next week.
Notwithstanding recent concessions granted
by the railroad companies.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-04
MON Ely

lulhg OF great value ana Importance 70 YOU that
viii start You in business which will bring YOU In
more money right away than anything else liz this
world Any one can do the work aad live at
home Either sex all ages Something new
that just coins money for all WORKERS. We will
start you capital not needed. This t. one ufthe
genuine, important chances of lifetime Those
who are ambitious and enterprising need not de
lay. Grand outfit free. Address TRUE q CO.. Au-
gusta. Maine decsl- 81 Tvr
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-04
REPORTS OF GOVERNMENT CHEMISTS
Is to Purity of the Royal Baking Pow


As whoesomeness the Powd,
package Of Baking purchased in -
Of degree
phosphates o substances E G Do
Baking pure
H 4 Ph.D
BY
fndr entirely free alba
analysed package Baking Powder materials of which
wholesome
al
Worlds Exposition
the
article Of
endorsement
Health all
NorEThe BE~
pound each powder TAKEN the total power
calculated the being indicated This
of
experience, few
Of convince v
p o
While the diagram shows Of the degree
other powders
value All powders strength
o be avoided dasd dangerous
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-05-04
PRESCRIPTIONS & FAMILY RECEIPTS
SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES

in great variety; A ull set Of Test Lenses.
Come In and have YOUR eye~ examined. No
charge for examination, and we are confident
We can sI,it you. Come and see me
R.sllncfii1llN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-20
SPIES NOT TO MARRY YET AWHILE.

PRISON BOITS AND BARS TOO MUCH FOR LOVE-
TIE SHERIFF POsTPOSEs THE CEREMONY
CHICAGO. Jan. 10 peoab. has been decided tn"'
the contemplated marriage Of Anarchist Spies 10 MISS
Van Zsndt which TO take place In the County jan
tomorrow will The decision OF the Sherin hot
to permit the affair confirmed this morning, aiter
an interview the Sheriff had with Leonard swetI VINO
has recently been retained OF the counsel Tor c
condemned men. Mr.. SWEET Informed tho sher'
iH that 1t his duty TO prevent the eere
mony as Il would be outrage upon ae-
ccncy. This was In direct opposition TO the course
Of Captain william r. Black, also Of the counsel for tno
Anarchists This morning order issued To peri'
no one the condemned seven Miss Van Zandt, No
companed by sister OF Spies. appeared In tho Cf"''
Court building about 10 o'clock. but on attempting !"
enter Jail thoy stopped by tho guard MISS w"
Zand then cOnsoed herself by sending In noto 70 spies
Sheriff Watson says that he prohibits the ceremony
simply the ground OF public decency, because a'
prisoner s condemned 10 hang Just ~ soon' ho "'''
as the Supreme Court either by ordering rehearng OF
by any other move, MAKES 1t probable that his p'o"o
will not be hanged. no will withdraw an any
opposition TO the marriage In "murerers n.r lu".
herself aferward had interview with tho ehcr'm , a
decided reinqnish the ihea 81 marriage M p.ssIm
spies was asked how be regarded the order OF 1
and said hat do think VI ue order why; a rs
IL As being only on par with the treatmeht nav ~,
ceved since was arrested linen yr,;nn ney aver
lynch me, ana they nave kept w '"'
One of the proprietors OF dino museum saw MAS van
7snd, ths morning and offered her 600 TO appear NJ
Sc place for q week. The offer was refused. $50
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-20
MR.. TASHB URINE AND THE FRENCH
THE STORY PUBLISHED IN LIE FIGARO - pECI ARyI
TO BE FALSE IN EVERY RESPECT.

THE STORY PUBLISHED IN " LIE rIGAROn DECLARED
TO BE FALSE IN EVERY RESPECT.
CHICAGO. Jan. 1e-The attention Of ex. MinIster r. r.
washburne having been called to published abatement
in which 1t represented that deal of excite
had been created in France In respect to an article
written by MIN for Scr6ners Magazine. Mr. washburne
aaid he could how that article could have
any excitement there was nothing In the rcminis-
calculated wound the sensbties OF the French
people As to Prince wIttgensein who was represented
having been military attache to the Russian en-
bsssy during the siege. Mr. washburne could not reme-
Der that he had him or known him. but he did
know that there other man who occupied the
sane bond OF communication between the French AID
German armies he (Mr. washburne) did. The Paris
Figaro IL represented to have had certain communca-
tons with this alleged prince and statements made
Witch Nr washburne said he knew were certainly false
ana without shadow OF truth He said he had not only
peyer known this Prince wittgepsein but that
he believed that such q man did not efst Tho most
Bonstrous statement that this prince credited with
taving made was that he tMr. washbnrne) bad sent
cut LISTERS for other people such statement was in
nrnous and falSe In every rssuect NobOdy had ever
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-20
sry,roRs FROM eEyERAL STATES.

Hartford. Jan. 10 tspeoiaI. joint assembly OF
the Legislature met at noon today, and atti reading the
result OF the baotng In separate bodies yesterday
deara,ory resolution passed unanimously elecng
Joscph H. lIawlcy Senator. Senator IIawlcy, having
arrived from Wasbingon was invited To- appear before
the Assembly. lie was warmly greeted and ihadc an
appropriate speech of thanks. Senator llawley also ad
drs.rd "A large meeting this evening under the auspices
OF the loung Mems Republican Club OF Hartford.
sT PAUL Mimi. Jan. 19.-The Minnesota Legislature
I'm Joint session to-day elected G. X. Davis United states
Senator to succeed Mr. McMln
AuGtsr, Me. Jan 19.-At noon Eugene Hale was de
claied elected United states Senator from March neat.
DOVER Dell Jan I9.-In joint session Of the two
branches of the General Assembly to-day George Gray
was formally declared reelected United states senator
by the vote of yesterday
II ,RRIsgi,EG Penn. Jan l9Thc two branches Of the
Legislature assembled in joint session to-day The ON
ciaI announce vas made Of the vote OF the wv"
branches In which each gave majority for NJ = quay
for United STATES senator ana MI Qiiy NS ioin'"3 w
clared elected.
spRINGrnLD H., Jan. ia large audience assem-
bed I'm the House the proceedings OF the Joint
ns-cmby on declaring Charles g. Farwe elected United
state. Senator today Governor Oclcsby sat on the
Speakers platform The minutes Of yestctdays proceed
ngs IN both houses. showing that Mr. Farwell had re-
rcvcd majority OF votes cast III EACH were ich ana 'o
Speaker declared him duly eectcd; Mr. az ,Snh
sponded the notification Will ief speech oi thahhS
s,cR,urNro Cal, Jan. 19.-fhc Legislature IN JOINT
session today elected George Hearst United states sen
ator by n vote standing as follows: Hearst Deml 10
Vroo,rian (Repl 81, and Harrison Rcp.l1
LANSING, Mch Jan. I9-Thc joint convention OF thc
House and Senate met at noon today and havingcan
yascd the case yesterday In separate sessions declared
Francis Il. stockbrdsc elected United states Senator
ST LOUIS, No.. Jan l9-The two branches OF the Leg
islaurc In Joint convention today re elected fcnaof
Cockreli Ia the United states senate.
CHARLESTON W. Va. Jan. l9.-Thc Democratic caucus
10 night nominated Senator Camden TO succeed hinsci
as United states Senator this State There are fty
a.. urepe iNel.i- ou ufNf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-20
DAWES REELECTED FROM MASSACHUSETTS.

Boston. Jan. l9.The Democrats held well attended
conference upon the Senatorial question at the State
House this morning before the Legislature assembled
The Joint convention met at noon and ballotng was ~
once begun with the following result Dawes 20 Long,
b3. Robinson SO; Collins, 90; scattering, absent T.
Tho nrospect for light led the Democrats to
change their tactics the first ballot and on the sec
ord q, Collins men cast their votes for Dawes. thus
occurring his election Twenty eight Long men also de-
s.rd heir standard bearer. Robinson gained votes
" anlys sis of the vote the second ballot shows that
IN ne,norrats changed from Collins 10 Dawes, 8 men
rom long to Dawes II from Robinson 10 Dawes IL from
ony 20 Robinson and from Collins Robinson There
was considerable applause the leading men changed
their votes especially when the Rev. Charles Smith, OF
Indoyer a leading Robinson man, voted for Dawes.
The last ballot stood follows Dawes lSl Long 20,
Collins II, Robinson 5S, and Russell l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-20
Tile UE1 HER LESS SEIERE.

PLENTY OF OPPORTUNITY FOR WINTER SPORTS
SKATING AND TOBOGGANNING.
The crandfathcrs to-day relate that when they were
bows there were long, cold winters in this latitude with
good sleghing early In December until March, hut
the rule of rotation in temperature has prevailed here for
many years and the mercury, after being almost
reduced tie ranks Tuesday, was yes
terday promoted several degrees. 1t was cold.
bnt not extremely 80, during the day. and
pedestrians did walk rapidly the day before
At7 a. m the thermometer indicated = above zero at
D. H. the temperature had moderated greatly and the
above with indications OF warmer weather to-day IL Is
safe o predict that after the mercury has mounted sev-
era degrees ii will begin Ia descend again. ana with
this oscllatng movement VIII gradually bring the snow
G. of Apr and the flowers OF May.
All the lakes in Central Park were crowded with skaters
Yesterday. In the afternoon when the weather hid
moderated school children went by thousands to tIc
park uu dark enjoyed themselves on the thc zee:
The small lake at IinhaVc and Fiftynnih-st is used
mostly hy women and children The skating ON II Is now
better than IL has been for many years:
The deliberate Brooklyn Park commissioners at last ne
cded TO up red ball YESTERDAY l. previous years
the lakes Prospect Park have always opened before
those in Central Park. This year II Is dincre and
BrOoklyn skaters would like to know the reason why.
lakes crowded.
The National skating Association will hold its second
annual amateur championship meeting near thS ciiy' 20
day Tomorrow and Saturday. The contests open to the
amateur skaters Of the world are Figure skatng ZZo
ward, one half-mile Oneme. tcn-Ine, ana twenty
fvc-lnlc race gold medal to rs silver medal to second
and "a bronze nedaltO third In each. .
The extreme cold weather had little enect upon thc
attendance al the ObOggan slides AZ the foo 'fouus
Yesterday The chutcs and runway were covered Win
mass OF glistcnng Ice ~,
Park Brooklyn, and and at the Brooklyn Athlcuc
Club grounds with great vigor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-20
VOTING IN JOINT CONVENTION.

ALBANY Jan. 10 After the usual formalties the two
Houses met at in joint convention for the purpose
OF elccting Senator Ieutenanovernor Jones presid
ing The proceedings Of the two Houses covering yester
days ballong, read by the respective clerks The
lont convention then proceeded to vote each senator
and Assembyman rising and announcing his choice.
senator Fassett that he paired with scna
tor Kellogg Assemblyman Cole said he was paired with
MIR Patt who had been called home by the serious i'll
meas OF his daughter The ballong resulted a. Follows:
Total number OF votes east lis necessary for CHOICE
Is Miller. i3; Morton, 30; Hiscock IL Weed. 81.
The Joint convention then adjourned until noon TO-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-20
INcENDrARIsM SUSPECTED IN JER;

INCENDIARIsM SUSPECTED IN JERSEY CITY,
fire was discovered about 1870 H. yesterday III tne
West Bergen Steel Companys WORKS. "hch are s."a'c1
nor,b of the Newark and NewY0rk Railroad track near
wosts,le.ave Jersey City watchman Michael Kennedy
,aped IN give an alarm about two blocks away lnthe
msantue three OF the company's employees VINO board
naar thc works endeayoed ID cXtinglish the naness
When were in the west wing OF the building but their ef
forts were unsuccessful As the works are IN an go,
b,nnmt fnr tbe fire 10 gain considerable headway.
In addition to this the excessive cold had made the ny
ant di,,rult 10 omen and valuable time was LOST
% srencn worked epergetically directing their Efforts
r. comdnng the flames the west wing and they sue
cceded They suffered severely from Tue c9a anu t .S
comd scarcely move. rhe wing which contained yaiu.
able machinery, was destroyed Dut tne @ man om9 ar9
49, sa~sd The loss IL estimated ut S2OOOO and paruy
Insured The building owned by the West side nna
1n" 1I"rngl. nl Co who comprise the steel company
large Quantity valuable circus par,phernas or"n
y t 1;n hi the tre did not reach It, IL is suspected
that tho ire was OF incendiary origin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-20
THE FIRE RECORD.
FLAMES IN A STUDIO.

Fire was discovered oy servant last evening, in tho
studio of A. A. Anderson. on the si,th floor OF tho
Sherman studio an eight story building No. % Wese
Fityseventhst. Mr. Anderson is out OF the city and
his studio is used by NJ ll.rtier French artist VINO
by a gas let coming contact With some heavy drap-
ery nea a window. An alarm WA sent Out, but the
flames were extin xuished before the arrival OF the
rm~ines Several portraits and an oil painting tho
value OF which is not kuo were burned The lossm
estimated at 5000 by the police
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-20
,NsURANcE ON A BROADWAY FIRE.

The fire in the basement OF No. 10 Broadway va
day night caused damage Of 5000 to the stock OF tho
Phoenix Glass Many Sy the streams of
ware soS ~ Names The companys loss
was covered insurance "a a % onSan
xi,%oS Elliott, S2.50O; Commercial Union Assurance
$S0S0 Washington Fire and Marine $s00o sna s sro =.
rspair tho building which 10 owned by John Dunrsn
sons No damage done on the upper nCoas, -
u r. Willis Co had stock OF woolens insureo Ivy
2eOQ OOO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-20
THE SEw.JERsEY sENAToRsHIP.

TRENTON, n. j., Jan. l9.-rhe Senatorial situation
while materially changed by the seating Of Walter In.
the Assembly day. has elements Of encourage
the Republicans In putting Turiey and Walter
In their the Democrats have managed To insult
Speaker Baird and divorce him from his party possibly
TO final degree. They have also alicnaied the two
Labor votes and So though they have thirty votes In
the Assembly which they can rely for party pufpo~es
for the present there twenty nine against them And
with the twelve Kcpublcans of the senate. the twenty
nine would control the Joint assembly Thus there IL IN
the branches OF the Legislature clear majority
against the Democrats as represented by their policy oi
to-day. -
The anmosity against ex-governor Ahhctt shows no
abatement meant hc. AMI though the Democratic man
ayers are their best efforts tO whip IN the obrcng
Members aud Senator'S there are al least hVe WHO hol
nuf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-20
JOHN WAYAMAKER FOR MAYOR

PHILADELPHIA JAM 10 tspec,ai).Thc caucus composed
Of Democrats and disappointed Republicans which began
last night and continued until this morning settled upon
John wsnamaker for Mayor. Cooue Charles Ii. Baines
for Receiver Of Taxes and g. Edwin Megargee for City
soyit0r. The two latter are straightout Democrats,
while WanaDaker Is Republican. This ticket viii De
placed before the Democratic convention that meets next
Wednesday for nomination.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-20

undertaken TO use the American Minister'S dispatch bag
for such purpose and the statement alleged to have
be on made by Prince wittgenstein Mr. washburne char
acerzed as false in every respect No such letters hav
ing relation the OF things In Paris at that time
were ever to out In the bag and the whole
story Of LIE Figaro false from beginning to end.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-20
FRAGMENTS OF CABLE NEWS.

PARIS Jan. l9A dispatch from Lyons states that to-
day German spies arres ted in that city Tor at
tempting TO brbe French soldier into obtaining Tor
Of the repeating rifles with which the Gov
ernment Is about 10 equip the army.
TIE HAGUE. Jan. 19.-Reuwenhuis, tho socialist,
whose appeal from the sentence passed last June con
demning him to years imprisonment for writing news
paper articles melting the people against the King has
Just rejected arrested to-day and taken away
10 UNDERGO bis sentence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-20
r,.urs IN AN OIL WAREHOUSE.

The oil warehouse of Herman Motitz Co. at The ZOOS
Of East Ecvcnth-st caught fire yesterday Two alarms
were sounded because the building was hied win aan
verous material and was hemmed in by lumber YARDS
II was not until most of the contents Of the building nsd
heen iestnycd that the hremen could exunguisn tno
aemes MIR Moritz thought tue firms loss was abous
$1,000. The insurance on the building was Ssso SIos
divided between the German American ana tns rs
known.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-20
ornrD TO THE UNITED STATES.

CHICAGO, jan 10 .pecian.-A bill was Introduces '"'o
the Illinois Legislature to-day providing that the LOCKS
aud dams In the Illinois River be ceded TO the un,eo
States This Is In conformity with the Recommendation
OF Board Engineers appointed by the Secretary % o
war 10 deter Inc the advantageous point or 'pe
western terminus Of the proposed Hennepin Canal.